FREE HEALTHCARE OR AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE

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   Anam Cara999posted 15 years ago

   The above is true concerning private insurance companies.  I have an American friend, who is only 35 years old, who is being denied the best treatment for his back surgery because his insurance deems the alternative treatment not 'cost efficient.'  This is a newer operation that would allow him to still have sex comfortably--the alternative and less expensive route (which they want him to take) would involved fusing bones in his back together, which is an older treatment usually reserved for older patients.
   
   Also, the idea that small town docs and start up drug companies are being limited, etc., etc. is the problem with the American health care situation is quaint, but nowhere near reality.

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   Make Moneyposted 15 years ago

   Anam if I were you I'd advise your friend to avoid that back operation that involves fusing bones.  I have heard of a lot of horror stories involving back operations, a lot becoming worse.  In fact not much that the medical establishment offers to people suffering with back problems seems to work.  Physiotherapy made my back worse.  As someone dealing with a back problem for 15 years the best advice in my opinion is to realize what he can do and what he can't do and then avoid what he can't do.  Walking might help if he's recovered to that point.

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      Anam Cara999posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      His problem is serious and affects his work life--involves a lot of pain.  The insurance company keeps telling him to have the fusion operation and he keeps refusing.  Meanwhile, he is having no treatment, but drugs.
      
      And yes, he wants desperately to avoid the operation.  He would like to be able to have sex w/ his wife, for one.

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   Anam Cara999posted 15 years ago

   LondonGirl...
   
   Have you written about the NHS and private medicine option in England?  Or where can people find more information?

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   LondonGirlposted 15 years ago

   I've done 3 hubs on the NHS, and have been intending to add one on private health care and insurance. I'd better get on with it lol.

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   JYOTI KOTHARIposted 15 years ago

   Drug companies do research only in those fields that have potential to make huge money. They intend to earn at least $10 if not $ 100 for every buck spent.
   Governments and universities, of course, sometimes (not every time) go for researches of public utilities.
   Thanks,
   Jyoti Kothari

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   willyoumarrymeposted 15 years ago

   Universal Health Care in America I don't think will happen. Sorry Vshining

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